Sad that "mlax" felt cheated - but in my experience hotels don't refund the cost of a booking when you decide, at no notice, that you don't want to stay after all. And there's LOTS to see in and around Rethymno! Nothing as tarted up and overcrowded as Knossos, admittedly, (thank goodness) but the old town has enormous charm (except... more

Stayed at Casa Vitae in October during a 10 day trip to Greece. There isn't much to see in Rethmynon. We booked for 3 nights, but decided once we got there that we wanted to stay only 2 nights and spend one night in Heraklion instead in order to see Knossos. We checked with the woman at the front desk... more

This was a excellent hotel with friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast served in the wonderful courtyard was excellent. The location in the old town made it easy to walk to numerous restaurants and tourist destinations but parking is some distance away. On the negative side the rooms do not all have a safe and free wireless internet as advertised.... more

I really loved this place! I really felt at home during this one week holidays in Casa Vitae in Rethimno!!!!! The hotel is marvelous and the people there always ready to help and offer their best of hospitality!! Not to mention the super-duper breakfast at the beautiful renaissance yard, surrounded by flowers of all kinds !!! I am looking forward... more

That was my third stay in the hotel. All my bookings are being made through booking.com, which actually provides a specific account of the rooms and the value for money that this hotel provides. An excellent room - beautiful place- excellent service not to mention the history of this place- a building that dates back to 18th century. The service... more

I booked this hotel on previous recommendations and agree that the location is excellent, it's in the old town and is central to the beach/harbour and is ideal for wandering and seeing the sights. The bus station is a 15min walk away and we had no problems getting to Chania and Heraklion, there are hourly buses to both. The hotel... more

I made a booking through hotels.com for two nights at Casa Vitae after having read all the fantastic reviews. The room description and the price I paid reflected the suite, as described on the Casa Vitae and hotels.com website. Upon arrival we were taken to a building opposite with a tiny room and a bathroom so small I could barely... more

Worth to be visited. Situated in the centre of the old town it is very calm. Service is very good and clean. Kind persons. I would definitely recommend this hotel to a family member even a friend. Will come back again. Best Manipulix more

There are other reviews with descriptions of the hotel. None describes the terrace at night, with its soft lights in wall niches, its pond, the sound of running water and a glass of ouzo with freshly squeezed orange juice. The suite we had was big, air-conditioned, with marble floors, a Venetian stone wall, fridge, a bathroom with a powerful jacuzzi... more